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2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer XE Fuel Leak Fire Risk Recall

REV recalls 2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer XE motorhomes with potential fuel leak causing fire risk. Owners must have fuel filler tube inspected by dealer for free fix.

🇺🇸 NHTSA recall #17V072000VehicleREV ›
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What happened, in plain English

REV is recalling certain 2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer XE motorhomes due to a risk of fuel leaks that could cause fire if near ignition sources. This affects vehicles where the spring shackle bolt might contact fuel components. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225986-2017-holiday-rambler-vacationer-xe-fuel-leak-fire-risk-recall.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225986-2017-holiday-rambler-vacationer-xe-fuel-leak-fire-risk-recall · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V072000

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“2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer XE Fuel Leak Fire Risk Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225986-2017-holiday-rambler-vacationer-xe-fuel-leak-fire-risk-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #17V072000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V072000).

Why it’s dangerous

The spring shackle bolt can contact fuel filler components or fuel vent tubing, creating a hole that allows fuel to leak. If fuel leaks near an ignition source like a spark or flame, it could cause a fire.

Who’s affected

Owners of 2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer XE motorhomes and 2016-2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer motorhomes are affected. Motorhome owners using these vehicles in areas with potential ignition sources are at higher risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check if your motorhome is a 2016-2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer or 2017 Holiday Rambler Vacationer XE model. The recall began on April 4, 2017.

  • Brand
    REV
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Contact REV Customer Service

    Call 1-800-509-3417 to get your vehicle inspected by a dealer for free.

  2. Have Dealer Inspect Fuel Components

    Dealers will check the fuel filler tube and fuel vent components to re-route or install shielding to prevent contact with the spring shackle bolt.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

REV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel filler tube and fuel vent components and re-route them or install additional components to shield them from contacting the spring shackle bolt, free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2017. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 170131REV.

How this recall unfolded

Recall timeline

2 dated steps over 33 days.

1. NHTSA received the defect report: Mar 2, 201712. Recall began: Apr 4, 201722017
  1. NHTSA received the defect report
  2. Recall began

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Where this comes from

The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V072000 (March 2, 2017)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
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